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CP12 DDN

2012 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,670 mi
Last recorded153,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V5085,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,592 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering inner arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 131,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering inner arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to break away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,899 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 edges been scrubed close to wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 97,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 97,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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CP12 DDN is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP12 DDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP12 DDN registered?

CP12 DDN is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is CP12 DDN safe to buy?

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